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Monday, November 10, 2014

I am not arrogant, insists Van Gaal

Louis van Gaal insists his belief in turning around Manchester United's fortunes around is not arrogance, but self-confidence.

The
Dutchman has vowed to return United to the top of English football
within three years and, although they have made a stuttering start to
his tenure, he remains convinced his goal will be achieved.

However, the 63-year-old does not want his conviction to be mistaken for hubris.
"When I answer that I have a clear vision then you have to know I'm [considered] arrogant," he said.

"But when you have seen what I have done in my career you have to know that I have a vision and that I'm very confident in it.

"I don't think this is arrogant. It is self-confidence, although not
only confidence in myself but in my players, in the club, in the
structure and organisation."

Van Gaal does admit, though, that he needs to find the right system
quickly if United are to challenge for the top four in the Premier
League this season.

The Old Trafford outfit picked up only their fourth win of the
campaign on Saturday with a 1-0 victory against Crystal Palace, but the
performance was unconvincing for a side with lofty ambitions.

"It's too much I think, I agree," he added regarding another change
of formation. "But I'm looking for the balance and when you see the last
four matches, we have had more balance because we haven't conceded many
goals.

"Nevertheless, we don’t score so much. With the other system, we scored a lot of goals."